Cinereous Owl
Strix sartorii
Cinereous Owl (Strix sartorii) — Owls of Central America & Caribbean.
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The Cinereous Owl (Strix sartorii) is a member of the Strigidae family found in Central America & Caribbean. Adults weigh 712 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Strigiformes
- Family Strigidae Owls
- Genus Strix
- Species sartorii
Quick facts
- Weight
- 712 g
- Diet
- Vertebrate hunters
- Family
- Strigidae
- Order
- Strigiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Cinereous Owl preys mainly on other vertebrates.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The Cinereous Owl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Cinereous Owl (Strix sartorii) is a species of bird in the Strigidae family, part of the order Strigiformes. It occurs naturally across Central America & Caribbean. Its distribution covers MA c Mexico.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 712 g, with a wing length of about 34.1 cm and a tail of around 21.8 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Cinereous Owl?
The Cinereous Owl is a large bird that weighs around 712 g.
Where does the Cinereous Owl live?
The Cinereous Owl is found across Central America & Caribbean with a range covering MA c Mexico, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Cinereous Owl belong to?
The Cinereous Owl (Strix sartorii) belongs to the Strigidae family, in the order Strigiformes.
What does the Cinereous Owl eat?
The Cinereous Owl preys mainly on other vertebrates.
Does the Cinereous Owl migrate?
The Cinereous Owl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
What sound does the Cinereous Owl make?
1 real field recording of the Cinereous Owl — including its duet — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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Guides for this bird
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A field guide to the Strigidae family — 236 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.